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Boak takes keys to Power

Port Adelaide has announced midfielder Travis Boak will lead the club into the 2013 season with Brad Ebert to serve as his deputy.

Former vice-captain Boak replaces Dom Cassisi, who held the reins at the Power for the past four seasons.

"It's a great honour to be captain of this great club and have the opportunity to play a role that so many outstanding players have filled in the past," Boak said in a club statement.

"To take over from Dom who has done such a fantastic job for the club and our group of players is a real privilege for both Brad and me.

"Dom is a true leader of this club and we'll always work with him to make sure we keep building on the change we've had in the pre-season and continue working hard and doing everything we can to make the club really strong."

Power coach Ken Hinkley said it was obvious Boak and Ebert were the best men for the job after watching them go through the rigours of preseason training.

"Coming in as a new coach, I had the benefit of being able to really take a fresh look at all the players' leadership qualities over the past three months," Hinkley said.

"We've watched the actions of the boys throughout preseason right back to the trip overseas in late October, looking at their ability to show leadership and demonstrate it on a daily basis.

"There's no doubt that we have got the right leaders in Travis and Brad. They are players of significance ready to play important roles on the field and off."

Boak has 108 senior games for Port Adelaide under his belt since making his debut in 2007 and following his selection in the 2006 AFL Draft as the fifth overall pick.

Ebert played all 22 games for Port last season in his first year at the club after beginning his career at West Coast after going 13th in the 2007 Draft.

"I'm very excited by the opportunity," Ebert said.

"It's a huge honour having grown up supporting this footy club and watching some of the past players and leaders, so it's great to have a role supporting Boaky and everyone else involved.

"I'm excited about going forward and I know Travis is and the rest of the boys are.

"Having this responsibility now is largely about making sure the improvement starts happening on the field, but so far we feel really good about what we've done."